August 11-18, 2014 SCE&G To Perform Tree Trimming Activities Eau Claire Development Corporation to Hold Ribbon Cutting for New Homes City of Columbia s 2014 Back-to-School Bash City of Columbia Parks & Recreation Department Sponsors Back-to-School Pool Party Celebrate the beginning of a new school year at the City of Columbia Parks & Recreation Department s Back-to-School Pool Party on Friday, August 15, 2014 from 7 to 10 p.m. at Maxcy Gregg Swimming Pool. Teens ages 13 to 17 are invited out for an evening of games, food, giveaways, contests and live entertainment. Appropriate swim attire must be worn for entry. The cost of admission is $5. For more information, please contact Kim Mitchell at 803-545-3100 or kcmitchell@columbiasc.net. CITY ACCESS 1
Tune in to City Talk today on WGCV 620 AM from 5 p.m. - 6 p.m. to hear: 5:00 p.m. 5:20 p.m. Guest: David Rojas, Outreach Coordinator, BlueChoice HealthPlan Medicaid Topic: The City s Back-to-School Bash (Sponsored by BlueChoice HealthPlan Medicaid) 5:20 p.m. - 5:40 p.m. Guest: Lee Thompson, Interim Assistant Superintendent of Recreation, Parks & Recreation Topic: Registration for City s Youth Programs 5:40 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Guest: Susan McPherson, Director of Public Policy and Military Affairs, Columbia Chamber of Commerce Topic: Petition for Fort Jackson For more information about today s topics, contact the Public Relations Department at 803-545-3020. CITY ACCESS 2
SCE&G TO PERFORM TREE TRIMMING ACTIVITIES AS SCHEDULED SCE&G will perform tree trimming activities along overhead utility lines in the following neighborhoods for the next two weeks: POA of Lake Katharine Cross Hill Neighborhood Association Heathwood Park Neighborhood Association The trimming will be completed by SCE&G contractors and work will be closely monitored on a daily basis by the City s 4 Certified Arborists from the Forestry and Beautification Division. The purpose of the trimming activities is to increase safety and reliability of the electric service. SCE&G reports an 89 percent improvement in reliability in vegetation related outages in areas where trimming is completed compared to a year ago. The trimming guidelines include removing vegetation within 8-12 feet below and beside the power lines and up to 20 feet above the power lines. For more information about SCE&G s tree trimming efforts, including helpful tips and suggestions regarding the planting of trees and other vegetation, visit www.sceg.com/treetrimming. COUNCILWOMAN TAMEIKA ISAAC DEVINE TO HOST OPEN HOUSE City Councilwoman Tameika Isaac Devine will host her August Open House on Wednesday, August 13, 2014 from 5 p.m. 8 p.m. at City Hall, 1737 Main St. For more information or to schedule an appointment, please call 803-545-3061. CITY ACCESS 3
August 11, 2014 EAU CLAIRE DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION TO HOLD RIBBON CUTTING FOR NEW HOMES IN BURTON HEIGHTS NEIGHBORHOOD The Eau Claire Development Corporation will host a ribbon cutting for the new homes built in the Burton Heights neighborhood on Tuesday, August 12 at 11 a.m. at 155 Burton Heights Circle. Mayor Steve Benjamin, Columbia City Councilmembers, Eau Claire Development Corporation staff, City staff and community leaders will attend the event. There will be tours of the three new homes. The homes are 1,300-1,600 sq. ft., 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, all major appliances and one car garage. For more information about the Eau Claire Development Corporation, please call 803-733-8438 or visit www.columbiasc.net/ecdc. COUNCILMAN CAMERON RUNYAN TO HOST OPEN HOUSE City Councilman Cameron Runyan will host his August Open House on Monday, August 25, 2014 from 5 p.m. 8 p.m. at Greenview Park, 6700 David St. For more information or to schedule an appointment, please call 803-545-3061. THE CITY OF COLUMBIA S 2014 BACK-TO-SCHOOL BASH The City of Columbia s 2014 Back-to-School Bash will be on Saturday, August 16 from 12-5 p.m. at Finlay Park and is a free event for elementary, middle and high school students. The bash will feature health screenings courtesy of Walgreens, book bag giveaways, a Health & Fitness Zone, entertainment, fitness challenges, vendors, exhibitors, face painting and more. The bash is sponsored by BlueChoice HealthPLan Medicaid. For more information, please contact Kim Mitchell at 803-545-3100 or kcmitchell@columbiasc.net. CITY ACCESS 4
August 11, 2014 PARK OF THE WEEK: EARLEWOOD PARK Earlewood Park 1111 Parkside Drive 803-545-3100 Earlewood Park located just north of downtown Columbia near the train trestle crossing North Main Street is home to the City of Columbia Parks & Recreation Department, and a community center that s perfect for business gatherings and social events. The 3,520-square-foot community center includes a banquet hall, meeting room space and a kitchenette furnished with stainless steel appliances. The park features a variety of amenities that the entire family can enjoy. Features include a playground area, an amphitheater, an 18-hole disc golf course, walking trails, baseball and kickball fields, a basketball court and tennis courts. Picnic shelters and other seating are located throughout the park. NOMA Bark Park, a 2-acre off-leash dog park, is also housed at Earlewood Park. To become a member, please visit www.nomabarkpark.org. To reserve the community center and amphitheater, please call 803-545-3100. For more information, please visit the City of Columbia Parks & Recreation Department at http://www.columbiasc.gov/parks-recreation. PET OF THE WEEK: MEET GRAFITI (ID#A200159) She is a two-year-old domestic, short hair mix cat. Graffiti s personality is a bit of a mix; playful, relaxed, affectionate and independent. She has been spayed and microchipped. Come by today and give Graffiti a place to call home! Visit other pets available for adoption at the Columbia Animal Shelter, 127 Humane Lane. Visit www.columbiasc.net/animal-services or call 803-776-PETS for more information. All of our pets need loving homes! To view other animals available for adoption, visit Petfinder.com. Please refer to the ID number listed above when visiting the website. PET TIP Kitten vs. Cat, Kittens are cute but they require more time and patience. Older cats require more socialization but generally are easier to care for. CITY ACCESS 5
FRIDAY, AUGUST 15 NORTH COLUMBIA FOOD PARK The North Columbia Food Park is a community farmer s market that aims to provide the citizens of North Columbia and surrounding access to fresh fruits, plants and vegetables. Simply put, it is a Fun Place to have a Healthy, Good Time! The food park is now open on Friday s and Saturdays. 2720 North Main Street Time: 1:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. Cost: Free Entry (cost of produce vary based on vendor) www.foodparkofcolumbia.com Contact: 803-556-5428 BACK-TO-SCHOOL POOL PARTY CITY ACCESS 6
SATURDAY, AUGUST 16 SODA CITY MARKET Come by for the season's best produce, meat, dairy, flowers and baked items from farmers, bakers, gardeners and artisans in Columbia! Soda City Market 1500 block of Main Street Time: 8:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m. Cost: FREE (Free entry, but prices vary for each vendor) www.sodascitysc.com Contact: 803-269-3241 SUMMER CONCERT SERIES Don t miss the opportunity to see the Horizons, this Friday night for the Summer Concert Series. A Karaoke Idol competition is also occurring during the event with weekly winners and cash prizes. Finlay Park 930 Laurel Street Time: 8:00pm 11:00pm Cost: Free www.columbiasc.net/parks-recreation Contact: 803-545-3100 SUNDAY, AUGUST 17 SUNLIGHT NIGHTLIGHT UUCC presents an art exhibit by Meg McLean of Columbia and Blythewood. UUCC Art Gallery 2701 Heyward Street Time: 9:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Cost: Free www.uuartgallery.com Contact: 803-799-2745 CITY ACCESS 7
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The Columbia City Council will conduct a Board of Zoning Appeals meeting on Tuesday, August 12, 2014 at 10 a.m. at City Hall, 1737 Main Street. The Columbia City Council will conduct a Public Safety Committee meeting on Tuesday, August 12, 2014 at 2 p.m. at City Hall, 1737 Main Street. For additional information regarding the City Council meetings, contact the Office of the City Clerk at 803-545-3045. CITY ACCESS 10